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Expect more rain with the potential for localized flooding
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Since the middle of last week, there are some areas that picked up anywhere from 5-10 inches of rain. However, there are other spots that have only received 1-2 inches. This week, there will be another opportunity for rounds of showers & storms... with the threat...
Santa Claus visits MCM for Magic Monday: Christmas in July
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - It felt just like Christmas time at the Mississippi Children’s Museum of Meridian for their Magic Monday. The theme for Monday, July 22 was Christmas in July. Children were able to get in the Christmas spirit by doing different activities revolved around the holiday. “We...
Local Assistance: Aid for those affected by weekend storms
Severe weather season is here, and over the weekend, consistent rain caused flash flooding. While people may have routines to prepare for bad weather, businesses and organizations remain ready to assist the community. Twin States News spoke with the CEO of EMEPA, Randy Carroll who says they’re always ready for...
Sideline View with Dale McKee
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Georgia was predicted to win the Southeastern Conference football title in the annual preseason football media poll that was conducted last week in Dallas at SEC Media Days. Texas, Alabama, Ole Miss and LSU followed the Bulldogs in the poll. Missouri, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Auburn round out the top 10. Kentucky, Florida, South Carolina, Arkansas, Mississippi State and Vanderbilt were the bottom six in the poll.
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker Addresses West Philadelphia Shooting
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, joined by Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and other city officials, addressed the public at 11 AM today regarding the tragic firearm incident in West Philadelphia, which resulted in three fatalities and six injuries. The briefing was held at 1200 N. Alden St. aimed to provide the latest updates on an event that has deeply affected the community.
‘I don’t have a gravesite to visit’: Pickens Co. mom wants answers after son’s disappearance 3 years ago
PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A west Alabama mom wants some answers. She hasn’t seen her oldest child in three years after he left his home in Reform on foot. Paige Fields does not have proof, but she believes her son, Preston Peeks died of foul play. He was last seen Feb. 15, 2021.
See rare birds + more at the Alabama Audubon Festival—Aug. 2-4
Alabama has some of the most diverse flora and fauna in the U.S.—including birds!. To celebrate the natural beauty of our state and spread the love of birding, Alabama Audubon is hosting the fourth annual Black Belt Birding Festival in Greensboro, and you’re invited. Keep reading to learn...
Two Lowndes County teens charged in Montgomery slaying
Two Lowndes County teenagers have been charged with capital murder in connection with a Thursday shooting in Montgomery. The two 16-year-olds are charged in the death of 21-year-old Hector Bamaca Yoc of Montgomery, said Sgt. Ernestina McGriff, a spokeswoman for the Montgomery Police Department. They were taken into custody Sunday by the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and placed in the Montgomery County Detention Facility under no bond. ...
One Alabama Football Team Record will not fall in 2024 and why it doesn't matter
Alabama football fans know well that two team records matter more than all the other team records. Those records are SEC Championships and National Championships. Since the Alabama Crimson Tide holds the SEC record for championships and college football's record for the most national championships, the 2024 season cannot be a major, record-breaking year.
Who's next? Here’s how Alabama football’s defensive ends shape up heading into fall camp
With Justin Eboigbe, Dallas Turner and Chris Braswell off to the NFL, Alabama football is now in need of some speed off the edge. Under new defensive coordinator Kane Wommack, and his "Swarm" 4-2-5 defensive scheme, the Crimson Tide's edge rushing position is now made up of what Wommack calls his Bandit and Wolf. The Bandit is a defensive end but one generally the edge on the weak side, while the Wolf is more of an...
'Needed Killing' series' latest murder mystery has department chair as victim| DON NOBLE
It has become common recently to begin a murder-mystery book by bringing to one place a small cast of characters, one of whom, the reader will notice, is rude, obnoxious and disliked by the rest. That character is doomed. “The Fink Needed Killing” by Bill Fitts takes place, as usual with this series, in...
UA’s CORE Program Drawing Students to Real Estate Careers
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - If you met Carri Roper today, you might think the University of Alabama Senior had planned on a commercial real estate career when he first stepped on campus. One reason: his six-month internship at the Attollo Homes property management firm in Tuscaloosa has lasted for two...
Pre-Season Preview: Enterprise Bulldogs
ENTERPRISE, Miss. (WTOK) - The Enterprise Bulldogs are less than 40 days away from kicking off their 2024 season. Entering the thirteenth year under Head Coach, Kelly Jimmerson, the Bulldogs hope to make improvements after last year’s 5-6 record. “I mean, every year ends, and you kind of have...
Massive Tuscaloosa church theft nears resolution
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - An update has been given on a theft at a Tuscaloosa church. A church employee at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church has been accused of stealing $300,000 and using the money to buy TikTok coins. She’s expected to appear in court Tuesday morning. Court...
Alabama lands in top 10 for elite, 2025 4-star SG Braylon Mullins
The Alabama Crimson Tide men’s basketball coaching staff has been busy on the recruiting trail. In recent years, the Crimson Tide have had a lot of success landing some of the top prospects in the country. On Monday, one of the top prospects — Braylon Mullins listed Alabama as one of his finalists.
Grant Opportunities For Nursing, Welding and More in Tuscaloosa
As we gear up for the upcoming school year, the Tuscaloosa Area Career Center is highlighting the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant. This valuable grant program is designed to assist individuals from low-income households in pursuing high-demand, high-wage career paths, ultimately leading to improved economic stability and a brighter future.
Woman killed in one-vehicle crash in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa Police are investigating a crash that killed one woman Monday morning in Tuscaloosa. Stephanie Taylor, a spokeswoman with the Tuscaloosa Police Department, said investigators responded to a fatal, one-vehicle crash that happened in the 4500 block of 45th Street East near Hargrove Road. More: Former Tuscaloosa church employee accused of embezzling $300,000 ...
Alabama Football’s Preseason Ranking 6th in 2024 Predictions
The upcoming Alabama Crimson Tide football season brings significant changes with a new coach and revamped roster, amid the evolving landscape of college football. Preseason rankings, including the US LBM Coaches Poll, will soon reveal where the team stands in the 2024 season. Projected to rank sixth in the Coaches Poll, the Crimson Tide faces the challenge of adapting to a new era under coach Kalen DeBoer. Other teams ahead of Alabama in the projected rankings include Georgia, Ohio State, Texas, Oregon, and Ole Miss.
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